1.0 Warnings and Important Information
This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue system. A Personal
Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is typically composed of an anchorage and a Full Body Harness (FBH), with a connecting
device, i.e., an Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL), or a Self-Retracting Device (SRD), attached to the dorsal D-ring of
the FBH.
These instructions must be provided to the worker using this equipment. The worker must read and understand
the manufacturer’s instructions for each component or part of the complete system. Manufacturer’s instructions
must be followed for proper use, care, and maintenance of this product. These instructions must be retained and
be kept available for the worker’s reference at all times. Alterations or misuse of this product, or failure to follow
instructions, may result in serious injury or death.
A Fall Protection Plan must be on file and available for review by all workers. It is the responsibility of the worker
and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that users of this equipment are properly trained in its use,
maintenance, and storage. Training must be repeated at regular intervals. Training must not subject the trainee to
fall hazards.
Consult a doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock of a fall event. Age and fitness
seriously affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use this equipment.
ANSI limits the weight of fall protection equipment users to a maximum of 310 lbs (140kg), CSA limits the weight
of fall protection equipment users to a maximum of 350 lbs (160 kg). Products in this manual may have a rated
capacity exceeding ANSI and CSA capacity limits. Heavy users experience more risk of severe injury or death
due to falls because of increased fall arrest forces placed on the user’s body. Also, the onset of suspension trauma
after a fall even may be accelerated for heavy users.
The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the entire manual before
beginning work.
NOTE: For more information consult the ANSI Z359/CSA Z259 body of standards.
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Avoid moving machinery, thermal, electrical, and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury
or death.
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Avoid swing falls.
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Follow the weight restrictions and recommendations in this manual.
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Remove from service any equipment subjected to fall arrest forces.
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Remove from service any equipment that fails inspection.
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Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.
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Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than
those described in this manual.
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Do not connect rebar hooks, large carabiners, or large snap hooks to the FBH dorsal D-rings as this may
cause a roll-out condition and/or unintentional disengagement.
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Avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.
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Use caution when performing arc welding. Arc flash from arc welding operations, including accidental arcs
from electrical equipment, can damage equipment and are potentially fatal.
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Examine the work area. Be aware of the surroundings and workplace hazards that may impact safety, secu
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rity, and the functioning of fall arrest systems and components.
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Hazards may include but not be limited to cable or debris tripping hazards, equipment failures, personnel
mistakes, moving equipment such as carts, barrows, fork lifts, cranes, or dollies. Do not allow materials,
tools, or equipment in transit to contact any part of the fall arrest system.
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Do not work under suspended loads.
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